Ron Artest contributed 20 points for Sacramento, while Mikki Moore and Brad Miller added 17 each. Miller also had 10 rebounds and seven assists. Moore's point total was a season high for him.

John Salmons and Kevin Martin also hit double figures for the Kings, with 12 and 10, respectively.

Tim Duncan scored 15 points, and Fabricio Oberto recorded 13 points and six boards for the Spurs, who had a five-game win streak halted and lost for just the third time in 15 games this season. Tony Parker added 12 points, seven rebounds and seven assists for San Antonio.

The Kings trailed 56-54 with 8:41 left in the third quarter before running off 15 straight points as part of a 19-2 spurt to take control.